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Vega
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Vega

11801-11831 N Washington StNorthglenn, CO 80233
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Broomfield Greens
1 to 2 Bedroom Apartments

Broomfield Greens

12451 Sheridan BlvdBroomfield, CO 80020
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Ten 49
2 Bedroom Apartments

Ten 49

1049 E 9th AveBroomfield, CO 80020

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Bell Bradburn
1 to 3 Bedroom Apartments

Bell Bradburn

11900 Newton StWestminster, CO 80031
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Amherst, Denver, CO Local Guide

Cheapest Available Amherst Apartments for Rent

 

The cheapest available apartment rental in the Amherst area of Denver, CO is a 1 Bed unit found at Vega priced from $975. Aspen Park Apartments has the second lowest priced unit, which is a 1 Bed apartment currently listed from $1,147. Here are the most affordable Amherst apartments for rent in Denver, CO:

Apartment ListingModel NameBed/BathPriced From
VegaAtlas1BR,1BA$975
Aspen Park ApartmentsCandlewood1BR,1BA$1,147
Ten 30 & Ten 49 ApartmentsHuron1BR,1BA$1,200
Highland Way ApartmentsStudio unit with in-unit W/D for only $1,299/monthStudio,1BA$1,299
Karl's Farm Affordable Senior ApartmentsAspenStudio,1BA$1,317
SkyviewOne Bedroom One Bath1BR,1BA$1,361
Oslo2BD, 1BTH2BR,2BA$1,378
Westbury ApartmentsB12BR,1BA$1,399
Village at ThorncreekSUNFLOWERStudio,1BA$1,449

Best Value Apartments for Rent in Amherst, CO

As of June 21, 2025 the best value apartment in the Amherst area is the $0.56 price per square foot 11680 Lincoln St Model at 11680 Lincoln St, Unit Basement Apartment in the in the Eastlake neighborhood starting from $1,000. The second greatest value Amherst apartment is the TH1 Model at Alexan 505 starting at $3,685 with a $2.10 price per square foot in the Eastlake neighborhood. Here is today’s list of the best values for Amherst apartments based on price per square foot:

Apartment ListingModel NameBed/BathPrice Per Sq.Ft.
11680 Lincoln St, Unit Basement Apartment11680 Lincoln St1BR,1BA$0.56
Alexan 505TH13BR,2.5BA$2.10
Greens of Northglenn4x2TH-13094BR,2BA$1.20
Hawthorne Hill 22X2 10462BR,2BA$2.03
Willow Run VillageA21BR,1BA$2.01
Oslo2BD, 2BTH2BR,2BA$1.67
Westbury ApartmentsB12BR,1BA$1.74
Aspen Park ApartmentsCandlewood1BR,1BA$1.69
SkyviewOne Bedroom One Bath1BR,1BA$2.09
VegaAtlas1BR,1BA$2.12

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Lifestyle Ratings

ApartmentHomeLiving.com compiles millions of data points to bring you Lifestyle Ratings of rentals and neighborhoods across the USA, and customized analysis for Denver, Colorado. Our Lifestyle Ratings help you zero-in on the perfect place to call home. This takes in many factors including rankings of the best places for the best outdoor access, luxury amenities, features that make it easier to raise kids, raising pets, transit options, and more. Find Lifestyle Search in the filter options (above). Happy Searching!

Frequently Asked Questions about Cheap Amherst Apartments

What is a cheap apartment in Amherst?

A cheap apartment is any apartment up to the 30% percentile of cost for the area, which in Amherst is under $1,449.

What is the price of a cheap apartment in Amherst?

The cheapest apartment in Amherst is Vega which is listed at $975, while the average apartment in Amherst costs $4,362.

What types of apartments are the cheapest in Amherst?

Student, low-income, and by-the-bed apartments are typically the cheapest rentals in most cities, though they require qualifying criteria to rent. There are 68 regular apartments in Amherst that we think qualify as ‘cheap apartments’ that do not have special requirements to apply to rent.

How do the prices of cheap apartments compare to the average apartment in Amherst?

Cheap apartments in Amherst have an average cost of $184 which is $4,178 cheaper than the average rent for all rentals in Amherst.

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